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Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; The leaders and the force of the Monroe football team have found a college football home. Like working on the defensive line, Hakeem Porter and Cortez Banks, have done it together.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; Monroe football player Jawaski Randle signed with Miles College Thursday putting the student part way ahead of the athlete.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; For the Albany State football team, there's no more finger pointing. A change in the win column has changed the attitude of the Golden Rams.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; It was the conference opener for the Golden Rams against the SIAC-favorite, Miles College Golden Bears, and a perfect opportunity for ASU to make a statement. In the end, it was the Golden Bears making all the noise.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The difficult opening game stretch hasn't been kind to Albany State football. That's evident with the Golden Rams current losing record of 1-2, but this week the slate has been wiped clean.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  The President of the NCAA would like to see a different playoff model, but the decision isn't in his hands.

Friday, October 21, 2011  The University of Missouri might be leaving the Big 12.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  Albany State grabs the upperhand in the SIAC's Eastern Division with a 25-15 win over Morehouse College on Saturday night.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  The Albany State Golden Rams fall in surprising fashion on Saturday at Lane College. Albany State faces Morehouse College next week at the ASU Coliseum.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Record-setting quarterback Denard Robinson acknowledged he thought about transferring when Michigan fired Rich Rodriguez.

Friday, January 14, 2011  Won and done: Heisman winner Cam Newton to skip senior season at Auburn, enter NFL draft.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  Michigan picks San Diego State's Brady Hoke as new football coach.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  With late interception, No. 6 Ohio State holds off No. 8 Arkansas to win Sugar Bowl 31-26.

Monday, December 27, 2010  Neighbors Iowa and Missouri to renew once-vicious rivalry after 100 years at Insight Bowl

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and defensive tackle Nick Fairley from Auburn were voted to The Associated Press All-America team along with Oregon running back LaMichael James, who will face Auburn in the BCS title game in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 10.